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Peter Bogyo: Discussion and Book Signing "Broadway General Manager"

Thursday, September 14, 2017 - 6:00pm

The Drama Book Shop is pleased to welcome author and veteran General Manager, Peter Bogyo, for a discussion and signing to celebrate the publication of his book on Thursday, September 14th at 6:00pm. Bogyo will sit down with theatre critic Peter Marks for a discussion about Bogyo's new book, Broadway General Manager: Demystifying the Most Important and Least Understood Role in Show Business. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, and the discussion will be followed by a signing. Admission is free and open to the public.

Broadway General Manager is a fascinating, insightful, and entertaining glimpse into the normally closed world of theatrical general management. Penned by veteran Broadway insider Peter Bogyo, readers will gain an appreciation and understanding of what the business half of show business is all about. For the first time ever, gain backstage access to the fast-paced and glamorous world of Broadway. Broadway General Manager is an invaluable resource that examines actual production and operating budgets for a Broadway show and shares contracts for award-winning actors, directors, and designers, all of which are analyzed extensively. Laced with humorous insights and personal anecdotes, Broadway General Manager will delight both the average theater lover as well as individuals with a serious interest in commercial arts management.

Peter Marks has been the Washington Post's chief theater critic since 2002. Prior to that he was a theater critic, cultural reporter and national correspondent for The New York Times. A graduate of Yale, he is co-author of "Good for the Money," published by St. Martin's Press, and on four occasions has chaired the jury for the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Peter Bogyo is a veteran general manager of Broadway and off-Broadway shows and has worked with many award-winning producers, directors, authors, stars, and designers such as Stephen Sondheim, Jerry Herman, Kevin Spacey, Richard Dreyfus, Sir Alan Bates, Dame Eileen Atkins, Carol Burnett, and Cicely Tyson, among others. He is also a producer of special events and has produced major benefit concerts, yielding close to one million dollars, in such New York venues as Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Town Hall, and Symphony Space. He is particularly proud that his concert version of “Anyone Can Whistle” with Angela Lansbury at Carnegie Hall was nominated for a Grammy® Award. He is a graduate of Yale College and the Commercial Theater Institute, a member of the Broadway League, and a Tony Award® voter. He lives in New York City and upstate New York with his wife Ahna, son Jamie, and their Scottish terrier Bilbo.

The Drama Book Shop is located at 250 West 40th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues. A Tony Honoree for Excellence in Theatre, the historic shop is currently celebrating its 100th Annivesary Year. Events are free and open to the public. To learn more, or browse the shop's online bookshelves, visit www.dramabookshop.com.

“Broadway General Manager is a must read for any new producer entering the world of Broadway. And it is a wonderful tool for the novice general manager to hone the craft of being a general manager―one of the least understood yet certainly one of the most important members of the producing team. Peter’s book takes the reader through the extraordinary number of details required to be a general manager and will help the potential new producer select just the right GM for their show. Every producer has a different set of skills, and the best producing teams insure that the GM complements the producer’s strengths. From budgets to contracts, there are excellent examples that will help the reader understand the myriad of things a producer needs from a GM.” ―Charlotte St. Martin, president, the Broadway League

“Peter Bogyo’s book is an invaluable guide to the work of a general manager and the way a GM fits into the process of making a commercial show. His love of his subject and of the theater shines through unmistakably in every chapter.” ―Tom Viertel, six-time Tony Award®–winning producer and executive director of the Commercial Theater Institute

“Broadway General Manager is a valuable guide to the functions of a theatrical general manager, including clear and detailed explanations of production budgets, contracts, and other critical documents. Because general management touches on all aspects of commercial theater production, the book will be useful to anyone―artist or manager―interested in understanding the production process. Peter Bogyo’s insightful commentary reflects his deep experience and demonstrates that ethicality, a sense of humor, and love for the art of theater are essential qualities for a successful general manager.” ―Joan Channick, chair, Theater Management, Yale School of Drama

“An essential work for theatre management, producing, and arts administration students. From budgets to contracts and beyond, Broadway General Manager makes a case for the crucial role of the general manager, addressing complex business issues, along with the idiosyncrasies of the theatre industry, and breaking them down in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. Although the focus is commercial Broadway production, most of the book would be extremely useful for future not-for-profit managers as well. It is a welcome addition to our curriculum.” ―Steven Chaikelson, director, MFA Theatre Management & Producing Program, Columbia University School of the Arts